Mathieu Pauwels

Mathieu Pauwels is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in operations and technology within the insurance sector, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd since March 2015. In this role, Mathieu leads strategy, digital initiatives, and operational innovations for Zurich Insurance France, focusing on customer-centric growth and digital transformation. Prior to this position, Mathieu held various leadership roles, including Director of Information Technology, where responsibilities included driving global digital transformation and overseeing robotics process automation across the Zurich Group. With a background in management consulting at Infosys Consulting and Deloitte, Mathieu possesses a strong foundation in finance transformation and project management. Education credentials include an Executive MBA from IMD and master's degrees in Finance and Business/Managerial Economics from Ichec Brussels Management School.